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STORM DAMAGE REPORT MARCH 30, 2007


March 30, 2007

Winslow Residence
352 Mulberry St.
Howesville, NC 24345

Reference: Professional Cost Estimates to remediate, repair, and reconstruct


current residence to a satisfactory and safe livable condition.

I am pleased to report that Construction Managers, Inc. has completed its professional
cost estimates of the Winslow home as requested. We have prepared two complete cost
estimates. One cost estimate represents repairing the present structure and grounds back
to its original condition. The other cost estimate reflects demolition of the present
structure and rebuilding a new home exactly the same as the present home.

The Winslow home is a one-story structure with full basement and attic space. The home
contains 2,371 heated square feet. The basement has 515 square feet. The main floor has
1,490 square feet with a bonus room consisting of 366 square feet. This is an example of a
condition assessment report
During our evaluation, we analyzed and determined the scope of work and price of all letter created by
work which will be required to reconstruct or build a new home. We have carefully
inspected every room of the Winslow existing home including the basement, attic, and Construction Managers, Inc.
exterior of the structure. We have viewed photographs taken after the impacts from trees The report summarizes the
up to the present. We have read the reports by Indoor Environmental Systems, Inc. and damages to the project and
McGee Enterprises, Inc. These reports give detail assessments for the current condition the professional
regarding mold, water intrusion, and structural damage of the Winslow home. The reports recommendations to restore
give us the necessary information for mold remediation and what is required to return the
home back to a satisfactory and safe environment. The Winslow home is uninhabitable the building to its original
and requires major mold remediation and moisture removal, with substantial construction condition.
to remove and replace portions of the home that cannot be cleaned. My opinions as to the

EVALUATION expense of doing what is necessary to return the Winslow home to its proper condition
are accurately reflected in my attached reports.

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The primary factor causing the practical destruction of the Winslow home was trees
falling on the structure during an ice storm in February 2003.
The massive impact from the trees and water intrusion has for the most part destroyed
this home. The home is severely contaminated by mold, and will require a thorough mold
remediation, followed by clearance testing, before construction-related remediation and
repairs can commence.

The water intrusion and growth of mold will require removal and replacement of all
flooring and carpets, roll-vinyl wall base, ceilings, and drywall throughout the structure.

There is evidence of several major roof leaks resulting from fallen trees. The leaks have
allowed excessive water intrusion and moisture into the structure which has contributed
to the mold contamination

The moisture accumulation due to structural damage is the primary cause of the present
mold. The buildup of moisture can, and in this case did, feed mold growth.

I have been involved with many storm damage related projects and found this one to be
one of the worst. The project repair and reconstruction costs far exceed the home’s value
and one can build a new home for less money. It is my professional opinion the present
home should condemned.

Based on our cited references, cost estimates, and professional experience we stand
ready, willing, and able to perform all work required to restore the home to its original
condition for the amount of $614,301.00. We can rebuild an exact new home and grounds
for $448,466.00.

We hope to have the opportunity to work with you on this project.

Sincerely,

Sam E. Sasser

EVALUATION
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Unsafe Living Conditions

‣ Electrical wiring only works in some locations in the house.


• Could pose a fire hazard.
• Recommended solution:
- Completely rewire the house.
- Salvage only electrical systems that function properly.
- Test and approve by a NC licensed electrician
‣ HVAC system consumed with moisture, mold and mildew.
• Creates hostile breathing environment throughout the home.
• Recommended solution:
- Completely remove existing HVAC system and ductwork.
- Install new HVAC system and ductwork.
- Test and approve by a NC licensed mechanical contractor.
This is a summary of the
dangerous conditions we
found at the residence.

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Unsafe Living Conditions

‣ Cracked foundation walls from the impact of the trees falling.


• Load bearing walls may not be properly supported from below.
• Foundation waterproofing has failed causing leaks in the basement.
• Recommended solution:
- Need to be certified by a NC certified structural engineer.
- Repairs made accordingly per engineers recommendation.
- New waterproofing installed per NC building codes.
‣ Fireplace chimneys cracked and unusable.
• Use of fireplaces with cracks would trap gasses in the attic.
• Could pose a fire hazard.
• Recommended solution:
- Permanently seal all fireplaces and chimneys from further use.
- OR demolish and rebuild them to meet NC building codes.

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Unsafe Living Conditions

‣ All interior/exterior finishes exhibit moisture causing mold and mildew growth.
• Recommended solution:
- Replace all insulation.
- Replace structural framing where damage has occurred.
- Remove and replace all roof shingles.
‣ NOTE: Removal of all mold and mildew should occur during construction
on the house

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03 C D E

206

Bedroom 1 Bath 1 Bedroom 2


206 207 208
120 SF 56 SF 140 SF E

Fireplace
Living Room
204

Chimney
339 SF
205 207 208 209
204
Hall
205 210

117 SF
E 214
DN
202 213
Bedroom 3 E

209
Bedroom 4
210 SF
Chimney

Room
Kitchen Foyer 211
203
202 201 133 SF
363 SF 203
Bath 2
219 SF 60 SF
212 210 211

36 SF
E

201

A B B B

The floor plan is numbered


to correspond with photos.
This process serves as an
easy reference tool.

FIRST FLOOR PLAN


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ROOF PLAN
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37 37 37 37

Basement Room 1 Basement Room 2 101


Fireplace

101 102
515 SF 877 SF

102

UP
103

37

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37 37 37 37

Basement Room 1 Basement Room 2 101


Fireplace

101 102
515 SF 877 SF

102

UP
103

37

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37 37 37 37

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Basement Room 1 Basement Room 2 101
Fireplace

101 102
515 SF 877 SF

102

UP
103

37

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C D E

206

Bedroom 1 Bath 1 Bedroom 2


206 207 208
120 SF 56 SF 140 SF E

Fireplace
Living Room
204

Chimney
339 SF
205 207 208 209
204
Hall
205 210

117 SF
E 214
DN
202 213
Bedroom 3 E

209

31
Bedroom 4
210 SF
Chimney

Room
Kitchen Foyer 211
203
202 201 133 SF
363 SF 203
Bath 2
219 SF 60 SF
212 210 211

36 SF
E

201

A B B B

FIRST FLOOR PLAN


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Detailed Cost Comparison
$200,000
Restore Existing Build New

This is an overview of the


costs to restore the
$150,000 existing residence vs
building a new residence.

$100,000

$50,000

$0
Concrete

Wood/Plastic
General

Demolition

Sitework

Masonry

Metals

Insulation/Roof

Doors/Windows

Finishes

Heating/Air

Electrical
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Total Cost Comparison This is a comparison of
the total cost to restore
the existing residence vs
Restore Existing Build New building a new residence.

$700,000
$614,301

$525,000
$448,466
$350,000

$175,000

$0

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took place during the
course of this project.

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of the time line.

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Indoor Environmental Systems, Inc.
www.indoorenviron.com

Fungal/Mold Assessment Report


Prepared For
Bob Cummins
3521 Community Church RD Pfafftown, NC 27040
Inspection date: 01/31/2007

Prepared By:
Indoor Environmental Systems, Inc

MOLD
Steve McLeod
924 West Chatham Cary, NC 27511
A professional remediation

ASSESSMENT
contractor’s scope of work
report was used to create
the project estimate.

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Summary
This is a follow-up inspection. The assessment focuses on the condition of the personal items that are
currently in the residence as well as an assessment as to how the home should be remediated. The scope
of services includes a limited visual and mechanical assessment of easily accessed areas within the
above stated residence.

The results are presented in the following report. Included in the report are hypothesis regarding
causation and recommendations for remediation. This report provides a general scope of work for water
and fungal damage restoration. There are many hidden areas (wall and floor cavities) that have not yet
been exposed. Indoor air quality testing for fungal components was not done during this assessment.

Inspector: Steve McLeod CEO CMC

Purpose: To assess the current condition of the building and the personal items
within. To make a recommendations as to the salvage- ability of the
personal items and general procedures for water damage and fungal
restoration.

Findings – Water: The following areas continue to be affected by water intrusion, fluctuating
humidity levels and temperature ranges; the majority of the structure and
its contents: roof, attic, attic decking, 1st Fl living area ceilings, suspect
water intrusion and microbial activity within the perimeter walls and floor
cavities, suspect structural damage to the fireplace, also the basement
ceilings, walls and floor, the air distribution system and occupants
personal contents within the building.

Condition – Fungal: i 1st Floor Surfaces - Condition 3 (actual growth) There is visual fungal
growth, on numerous personal items throughout the first floor.
Basement - Condition 3 (actual fungal growth); There is visual fungal
growth on numerous personal items throughout the basement and in the
work shop area.

Primary damage: Water intrusion has affected building material (swelling, shrinking and
delaminating of window molding, flooring, and furniture as well as
foundation wall cracks)

Secondary Damage: Fungal pollution and decay of affected building material personal items
and homeowner complains of health symptoms which he associates with

MOLD
the water and fungal damage. The homeowner has been living in the
building for approximately 3 years during the litigation process.
Insect damage is the suspected cause of holes in the fabrics throughout
the building.

ASSESSMENT
REPORT
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Recommendations:
1. Contact environmental physician for occupant’s health risk assessment.

2. Inventory and consider discarding all personal porous items.

3. Inventory and clean all semi-porous and hard surfaces which still have
structural integrity or other value. There is furniture within the house
which may be cleaned but is not structurally sound due to repeated
expansion and contraction of the wood.

4. Structural evaluation of the building (walls on 1s floor and foundation wall


on basement level). The owner states there is structural damage to the
foundation due to the impact of a falling tree and reoccurring water
intrusion. The cost of water and fungal remediation to this structure may
be more than the cost of demolishing the building and building a new
structure.

5. Stabilize the environment:


a. Repair leaks/moisture intrusion issues.
i. Finish drying in the building: structural engineer or
roofing contractor should inspect the roof rafters and
address thermal envelope issues such as cracked window
moldings and exterior brick finishes and I suspect
perimeter wall sheathing may also be cracked due to house
movement and damage caused by repeated water intrusion.
Once a structural integrity has been confirmed drying in of
the building may commence; roof, siding, windows and
finishes.

b. 1st floor; remove all interior perimeter wall finishes: water


repeatedly flowing through wall cavities has created an
environment that may compromise the integrity of the wall system
building material, while creating an environment conducive to
microbial growth. Visual inspection of the wall cavity for
structural evaluation and fungal remediation is recommended.

c. Kitchen: cabinets, perimeter walls, ceiling, and floor.


d. Living Room: perimeter walls, and floor
e. Hallway: Ceiling and floor: Once the floor finish has been

MOLD removed and inspection for water intrusion down the hallway walls
needs to be investigated. If water signs are evident to recommend
exposing the hallway wall cavities as needed.

ASSESSMENT f. Bed #1: perimeter walls and floor.


g. Bed #2: perimeter walls and floor.
h. Bed #3: perimeter walls and floor.

REPORT
i. Master Bed room: perimeter walls and floor.

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6. Finished Basement: Remove ceiling tiles, interior walls bottom plate


(remove the entire interior walls if it is not cost effective to replace just at
the bottom plate) floor tile (may be asbestos), clean cinderblock walls as
needed.
a. Unfinished Basement: Remove the fungal growth from the
exposed ceiling structure, Remove the fungal growth apply
biocide/sanitizer to the wood and encapsulate with appropriate
product such as Anabec or Fosters 4020.
b. Air duct cleaning and encapsulation of suspect asbestos joint tape.
c. Adjoining building (Far left side of building): Replace water
damaged exterior wall board.
d. Attic: clean in preparation for resurfacing water affected areas.

7. Clean all surfaces through-out the house – clean to category 1 (refer to


IICRC S520
8. Pass clearance testing – less than or similar to background fungal spore
levels.
9. Resurface water damaged building framing/surfaces as needed with anti-
fungal coating (recommend Anabec system of Fosters 4020).
10. Replace finishes.

MOLD
ASSESSMENT
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Assessment Report
Inspection date: 01-31-07

Inspector: Steve McLeod CEO CMC


Purpose:
The owner, Mr. Paul Helms requested that IES, Inc. performed a follow-up
assessment at the above stated address. Mr. Helms wanted me to assess the current
condition of the building and the personal items within. To make a recommendations as
to the salvage- ability of the personal items and present general procedures for water
damage and fungal restoration. The assessment consists of a visual inspection in readily
assessable areas for fungal growth, moisture meter testing and picture taking.

Owner’s assessment:
The owner states that in February 2003 the building sustained storm damage from
falling trees to the roof, walls, and foundation. The failing roof and cracked foundation
allowed water intrusion during the preceding storms which further degraded the
perimeter walls, window frames, flooring finishes and personal items within the structure.

Mr. Helms had concerns about the condition of the personal items within the
residence and whether his items could be effectively cleaned. Mr. Helms stated that
within the last month the city had condemned his house and he has been in the process of
removing personal items from a residence.

Background:
The inspected building was built in 1961. It is a one story building with full
basement. Half the basement is/was a condition space. The approximate heated and
cooled space is 2000 square feet; it is used as a family residence. Occupants were NOT
living in the building at the time of the inspection.

Areas of concern:

Location: Roof
Issue: Water intrusion

MOLD
The roof covering looked well attached but I
questioned its long-term ability to protect the structure
from water intrusion

ASSESSMENT
REPORT 5

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3521 Community Church RD Pfafftown, NC 27040

Location: Roof rafters


Issue: Eaves are water stained. Water may affect
woods integrity, support fungal growth and wick
back into the structure.
Hypothesis: Failing of the roof has allowed water
to collect on the end of the roof rafters.
Recommendations:
1. Contact a licensed contractor for structural
evaluation and remedy.
2. All water affected building material
should be remediated or replaced.

Location: Exterior walls


Issue: Brick walls appear to be bowed. Owner
reports that impact of trees on the roof and the
continued water intrusion caused walls to move.
Hypothesis: Tree impacting on the building and
the ensuing water intrusion has had a structural
impact and there is suspect microbial
contamination within the wall cavities.
Recommendations:
3. Contact a licensed contractor/engineer for
structural evaluation.
4. There should be further examination of the
internal wall cavity for microbial growth.

Locati
on:
Basem
ent rear
wall
Issue: Exterior wall is cracked which as reported by
the homeowner allows water to seep into the entire
basement.

MOLD Hypothesis: Water can penetrate cracks and


infiltrates structure degrading building material and
creating an environment conducive for mold

ASSESSMENT
growth.

Recommendations:
5. Contact a licensed contractor/engineer for

REPORT evaluation and remedy.

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Location: Attic
Issue: Water staining on surfaces in the attic.
Hypothesis: Widespread roof failure has allowed
water intrusion.
Recommendations:
6. Correct water intrusion issues.
7. Clean and treat water and fungal affected
framing.
8. Remove water and fungal affected drywall
as needed.

Location: Attic
Issue: Water staining on surfaces in the attic.
Hypothesis: Widespread roof failure has allowed
water intrusion.
Recommendations:
9. Correct water intrusion issues.
10. Clean and treat water and fungal affected
framing.
11. Remove water and fungal affected drywall as
needed.

Location: Attic
Issue: Water staining on surfaces in the attic.
Hypothesis: Widespread roof failure has allowed
water intrusion.

MOLD
Recommendations:
12. Correct water intrusion issues.
13. Clean and treat water and fungal affected
framing.

ASSESSMENT 14. Remove water and fungal affected drywall


and insulation as needed.

REPORT
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Location: Building material on the far left


side of the building.
Issue: High building material moisture
content.
Hypothesis: Building material has been
unprotected from rainwater for an extended
period.
Recommendations:
15. Replace or remediate all water and
fungal affected building material.

Location: Building material on the far left


side of the building.
Issue: High building material moisture
content.
Hypothesis: Building material has been
unprotected from Rainwater for an extended
period.
Recommendations:
16. Replace or remediate all water and
fungal affected building material.

Location: Building material on the far left


side of the building.
Issue: High building material moisture

MOLD
content.
Hypothesis: Building material has been
unprotected from rainwater for an extended
period.

ASSESSMENT Recommendations:
17. Replace or remediate all water and
fungal affected building material.

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Location: Far left side of the building rafters.


Issue: Visual fungal growth.
Hypothesis: Building material exposed to water
and caused fungal growth.
Recommendations:
18. Replace or remediate all water and fungal
affected building material

Location: 1st floor Interior windows


Issue: Damage window framing may allow water to
penetrate surface cracks increasing the possibility of
dampness and mold growth inside the walls.
Hypothesis: Owner reported tree impact, racking of
the building during winter storms, wood expansion
and contraction due to water intrusion has damage
the window frames.
Recommendations:
19. Correct the water intrusion issues
20. Contact a licensed contractor for structural
evaluation and remedy.
21. All water affected building material should
be remediated or replaced.

Location: 1st floor fireplace.


Issue: High building material moisture content.
Homeowner observes water intrusion during
rainstorms.
Hypothesis: Roof failure is allowing water intrusion
around the chimney.

MOLD Recommendations:
22. Correct the water intrusion issues.
23. Contact a licensed contractor for structural

ASSESSMENT
evaluation and remedy.
24. Water affected flooring system should be
exposed for water damage and fungal
evaluation.

REPORT
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Location: 1st floor Hallway ceiling.


Issue: There is evidence of water damaged ceilings
on the first floor.
Hypothesis: Water leaking through the roof is
damaging the ceilings.
Recommendations:
25. Correct the water intrusion issues.
26. Replaced damage ceiling and remediate all
water affected framing as needed.

Location: 1st floor kitchen.


Issue: There is evidence of water damaged ceilings
on the first floor.
Hypothesis: Water leaking through the roof is
damaging the ceilings.
Recommendations:
27. Correct the water intrusion issues.
28. Replaced damage ceiling and remediate all
water affected framing as needed.

Location: Basement ceiling.


Issue: Water damaged ceiling tiles.
Hypothesis: Repeated water intrusion has
damaged the ceiling tiles.
Recommendations:
29. Check ceiling tiles for asbestos content.

MOLD 30. Correct the water intrusion issues.


31. All water affected ceiling tiles.
32. Evaluate the ceiling plenum for fungal

ASSESSMENT and structural issues.

REPORT
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Location: First floor Kitchen.

Issue: Visual fungal growth is present on many

of the personal items. Settled dust is throughout


the house and the dust will have elevated levels
of mold components.

Hypothesis: Water intrusion, uncontrolled


temperature and humidity have created an
environment conducive to fungal growth.
Fungal growth within the building has
contaminated occupants items.

Recommendations:
a. Correct water intrusion issues.
b. Maintain relative humidity at 50%.
c. Remove and or clean all water and fungal
affected building material.
d. Remediate and/or replace personal items as
needed.

Issue: Insect damage

Hypothesis: The damaged thermal envelope


allows insects to enter the home which then the
damage fabrics.

Location: Stairway to basement.

MOLD Issue: Evidence of microbial growth observed


Hypothesis: Water intrusion and elevated
humidity has created an environment conducive

ASSESSMENT
to fungal growth.
Recommendations:
b. Correct water intrusion issue.

REPORT
33. Remove or remediate all water affected
building material: hallway wall paneling
and carpet.
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Location: Basement ceiling


Issue: Water damaged ceiling tiles
Hypothesis: Repeated water intrusion has damaged
the ceiling tiles.
Recommendations:
34. Check ceiling tiles for asbestos content.
35. Correct the water intrusion issues.
36. Remove all water affected ceiling tiles
37. Evaluate the ceiling plenum for fungal and
structural issues.

Location: Basement wall right front


Issue: Water damage and confirmed Stachybotrys
fungal growth.
Hypothesis: Water intrusion has created an
environment conducive to fungal growth.
Recommendations:
38. Correct the water intrusion issues.
39. Remove or remediate all water and fungal
affected building material.
40. Evaluate personal/storage items might per
item basis as to their recoverability and
cutting to industry standards. If cleaning
costs are equal to or greater than 50% of the
replacement cost and visual fungal growth
is present then replacement is recommend.

Location: Basement wall right front

MOLD Issue: Elevated moisture content of building


material.
Hypothesis: Water intrusion has created an

ASSESSMENT environment conducive to fungal growth.


Recommendations:
41. Correct water intrusion issues.

REPORT
42. Dry and remediate according to industry
standards (IICRC S500 & S520)

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Location: Basement.
Issue: Confirmed fungal growth
Hypothesis: Water intrusion and high relative
humidity is created an environment conducive
to fungal growth.
Recommendations:
43. Correct water intrusion issues.
44. Replace or remediate fungal affected
items.

Location: Basement.
Issue: Aspergillus/Penicillium type fungus
which may have pathogenic and or toxigenic
properties is confirmed.

Location: Basement
Issue: Aspergillus/Penicillium type fungus

MOLD which may have pathogenic and or toxigenic


properties is confirmed.

ASSESSMENT
REPORT
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Location: Basement
Issue: Areas throughout the house are much
cluttered. All items have been exposed to high
levels of fungal contamination and should be
remediated.
Hypothesis: Fungal growth within the basement
and other areas of the house has contaminated
occupants items within the building.
Recommendations:
45. Correct water intrusion issues.
46. Maintain relative humidity at 50%.
47. Remove and or clean all water and fungal
affected building material.
48. Remediate and/or replace personal items as
needed.

Location: Basement/utility room


Issue: Flooding
Hypothesis: Exterior wall is cracked which as
reported by the homeowner to allows water to seep
into the entire basement.
Recommendations:
49. Correct water intrusion issues.
50. Dry and remediate according to industry
standards (IICRC S500 & S520)

Location: Basement
Issue: Areas throughout the house are much
cluttered. All items have been exposed to high
levels of fungal contamination and should be
remediated.

MOLD
Hypothesis: Fungal growth within the basement
and other areas of the house has contaminated
occupants items within the building.

ASSESSMENT
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Location: Utility room.


Issue: Flooding.
Hypothesis: Exterior wall is cracked which as
reported by the homeowner to allows water to seep
into the entire basement.
Recommendations:
51. Correct water intrusion issues.
52. Dry and remediate according to industry
standards (IICRC S500 & S520)

Location: Basement utility room bottom plate


Issue: Elevated moisture content
Hypothesis: Exterior wall is cracked which as
reported by the homeowner to allows water to seep
into the entire basement.
Recommendations:
53. Correct water intrusion issues.
54. Dry and remediate according to industry
standards (IICRC S500 & S520)

Location: Basement utility room bottom plate


Issue: Aspergillus/Penicillium type fungus which
may have pathogenic and or toxigenic properties
is confirmed.

MOLD Recommendations:
55. Correct water intrusion issues.
56. Dry and remediate according to industry

ASSESSMENT standards (IICRC S500 & S520)

REPORT
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Location: Basement utility room air handling unit


Issue: Debris and suspect fungal growth
Hypothesis: Moisture intrusion and high relative
humidity has created an environment within the
ducts that is conducive to fungal growth.
Recommendations:
57. Clean the HVAC system according to the
NADCA and EPA standards.

Location: Basement utility room air handling unit


Issue: Suspect asbestos containing building
material
Hypothesis: Asbestos containing tape was
commonly used in this age building.
Recommendations:
58. Exposed material should be encapsulated.

Location: Basement utility room air handling unit


Issue: Debris and suspect fungal growth
Hypothesis: Moisture intrusion and high relative
humidity has created an environment within the
ducts that is conducive to fungal growth.
Recommendations:

MOLD
59. Clean the HVAC system according to the
NADCA and EPA standards.

ASSESSMENT
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End Notes
i
Fungal Conditions
As defined by Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation IICRCS520
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification

Condition 1 (normal fungal ecology); an indoor environment that may have mold spores, fungal fragments or traces of actual
growth whose identity, location and quantity are reflective of a normal fungal ecology for a similar indoor environment.

Condition 2 (settled spores); an indoor environment which is primarily contaminated with settled spores that were disburse
directly or indirectly from a condition 3 area, and which may have traces of actual growth.

Condition 3 (actual growth) an indoor environment contaminated with the presence of actual mold growth and associated
spores. Actual growth includes growth that is active or dormant, visible or hidden.

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ASSESSMENT
REPORT
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